1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 60 kg more than 1960 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FB Special | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
